Greece is calling: Your next epic vacation destination awaits

Third reason: Thousand-year-old monuments - If the Greek food hasn't won you over, then perhaps the Greek monuments will. Structures which are thousands of years old, including the Parthenon and the Great Theatre of Epidaurus, make Greece the country with the highest number of UNESCO world heritage sites.

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Agora of Athens - This was the religious and political center of the city. Visiting its ruins is an incredible experience.

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Temple of Hephaestus - In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was the God of fire. The temple which bares his name is in Athens and, according to researchers, is the best preserved monument of Ancient Greece.

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Knossos of Crete - This is the largest and most important archaeological site on the island of Crete and dates back to the Bronze age, approximately 3000 BC.

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The Meteora Monasteries - Meteora is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most important monastery complexes in the world. It was built from pillars of rock and is definitely worth a visit.

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Cape Sounion - Just over 70 km from Athens is Cape Sounion, where the impressive Temple of Poseidon, the Greek God of the seas, is located. Aside from the ruins there is a beautiful path with views over the stunning Aegean sea.

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Fourth reason: Greek islands - Greece isn't just culture and history, it's got some stunning scenery as well. Some of its most beautiful parts are found on its islands! Come check them out...

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Crete - Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, boasting over 1,000 km of coastline where you can enjoy mountains, monuments and sea.

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Lefkada - Ionian Islands - This heavenly island is home to Egremni beach. It's any tourist's dream, with crystal clear waters and smooth sandy shores.

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Mykonos - One of the most famous Greek islands is Mykonos. As well as its natural beauty, it's a great choice for those who love night life.

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Santorini - Santorini is another of the classic Greek islands. Its beauty lies in the mixture of its natural beauty and traditional white walled houses.

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Kefalonia - If you want the perfect beach spot, don't miss Myrtos beach on Kefalonia.

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Fifth reason: Sports - And finally, Greece is a great destination for sporting fans.

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Ancient Olympic Games - The first ever Olympic Games took place in the 8th century BC in Olympia, and you can visit the ruins of this monumental place.

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Modern Olympic Games - The first edition of the Modern Olympic Games also took place in Greece, but this time in Athens in 1896.

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Coming home - In 2004, the games returned to Athens. It was an historic occasion.

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Have a great trip! -

So now you've seen the many reasons to visit Greece, what are you waiting for? Have a great trip!

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Athens - Greece's capital Athens dates back to the time of the Ancient Greeks.

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Ancient Greece - Here you'll find one of the of the largest remnants of the Ancient world, the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

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Heritage - The Parthenon is part of the Acropolis of Athens, a conglomeration of Ancient Grecian buildings which is considered a UNESCO world heritage site.

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Origin of the theater - Greece was also the birth place of the theater, which was used to honor Gods, especially Dionysius. Even today the Great Theatre of Epidaurus is used for productions.

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Famous sculptures - In Athens you'll also have a chance to admire beautiful Greek sculpture, which realistically sets the beauty of mythological Gods in stone.

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Second reason: food - Talking about Greek cuisine could have us sitting here all day. Let's take you through some typical Greek delicacies which will have your mouth watering...

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Gemista - In Greek, 'gemista' means 'stuffed,' and this sums up the dish perfectly. Tomatoes and peppers are stuffed with a filling of rice, then baked and drizzled with oil. Simply delicious.

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Gyros - This dish is similar to a Turkish Kebab, and is made from pork and potato wrapped in pastry. It's a great grab-and-go meal if you are short on time.

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Moussaka - Moussaka is perhaps one of the best known Greek dishes. It looks a bit like lasagna and is made from a mixture of ground lamb, onion, oil, tomato, eggplant, and white sauce.

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